Core Houses for Earthquake Survivors at West Java, Indonesia
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CvF1qyXXTUendofvid [starttext] The limited fund from the government, followed by Padang earthquake which had greater magnitude than West Java earthquake caused the earthquake survivors in West Java [in 2009] hardly accepted the aid from the government. Half a year later, most people still lived in the damaged houses and had not been able to fix it. Seeing to this condition, the DKP [Departemen Kesaksian dan Pelayanan -- The Service and Witness Department] of GKI [Gereja Kristen Indonesia - The Indonesian Christian Church)] of Central Java Region was motivated to help the earthquake survivors in rebuilding their houses.
In cooperation with Christian Reformed World Relief Committee (CRWRC), DKP organizes the community to rebuild 36 core houses in the hamlet of Cikole Wetan, Cijulang village, in the sub district of Cihaurbeuti, in the district of Ciamis, West Java.
Project preparation was started by holding a meeting between DKP, CRWRC, P3H [Center for the Development of Holistic Ministry], and other various stakeholders. The first activity was to meet local community leaders, Mr. Edih and Mr. Doddy, the chief of the hamlet.
Verbatim Dodi: "I send my gratitudes. Last night the young leaders and the community leaders have held a meeting. Principally, we are ready to work together to build the houses."
Furthermore, the conversation began to enter the technical issues. Mainly, the reconstruction would be carried out by the community. The DKP's role was to provide building materials and assistance concerning to the house reconstruction which earthquake friendly.
The definition of a core house is a small building; measuring 21 m2 which is well constructed, so it can be used as a shelter and provides better protection when earthquakes strike. It is called "core" because this building can be developed further when the owner of the house has more fund.
So far, the local residents were not familiar with the principles of making a sturdy building. For example, they used sand mixed with mud. They also did not use iron to strengthen of the building. For this reason, DKP invite Alfian, a technical expert of house construction who served in CRWRC Aceh and Padang. He has the experience and knowledge in constucting earthquake friendly buildings. Alfian's was to provide training and technical assistance to the supervisors of buildings and the masons on this project site.
The first phase of physical construction has been started on Monday, [March 1, 2010] by building a sample house [mock-up house]. This mock-up house was built on the land owned by Mrs. Opon, a widow who does not have a job. Her children provide her daily needed. In the process of building this sample house, Alfian provided direct guidance about the technical method of making an earthquake friendly house. Starting from the way of making foundation, installation of the iron, composition of cement and sand mixture, etc.
The residents who became the beneficiaries of this project were those who have heavily or totally damaged houses. According to the categories established by the government of Cijulang village, there are 36 houses in the village which were eligible to receive assistance in the hamlet of Cikole Wetan.
The impact of this activity has started to appear. For Cijulang Cikole village, the project raised a new awareness about the existence of Christians. The presence of the church or the Christian belivers in this project has opened up a new relationship that has a friendship and peace impression, which could reduce the suspicion and hatred among them.
Verbatim:
'It is good. The house walls use iron frameworks. The roofs use good tiles. "
'I am so pleased receiving this house. They used good materials to build my house. "
Compared with the old house?
This house is much better than my old house. This building uses iron framework. While my old house did not use any. This new house is very sturdy.
We thank God that the house construction runs smoothly. The community gives full support to this project. We are grateful to the DKP who cares about our community. Hopefully, this can be a bond of brotherhood with our community.
What benefits do the communities obtain from this project?
We regenerate the spirit of mutual cooperation in this village. The aid in the form of house gives a great support to our community.
What are your expectations?
We want this cooperation be continued and it became the eternal bond of fraternity.
I have been displaced for eight months. We thank God that there is a humanitarian aid. We thank to the humanitarian team and a local committee. I show my gratitude to God, may He repay the generosity of all parties involved.
I feel very happy. After the first earthquake, I was confused what to do. Now I got a nice house like this. I feel very happy. [endtext]
In cooperation with Christian Reformed World Relief Committee (CRWRC), DKP organizes the community to rebuild 36 core houses in the hamlet of Cikole Wetan, Cijulang village, in the sub district of Cihaurbeuti, in the district of Ciamis, West Java.
Project preparation was started by holding a meeting between DKP, CRWRC, P3H [Center for the Development of Holistic Ministry], and other various stakeholders. The first activity was to meet local community leaders, Mr. Edih and Mr. Doddy, the chief of the hamlet.
Verbatim Dodi: "I send my gratitudes. Last night the young leaders and the community leaders have held a meeting. Principally, we are ready to work together to build the houses."
Furthermore, the conversation began to enter the technical issues. Mainly, the reconstruction would be carried out by the community. The DKP's role was to provide building materials and assistance concerning to the house reconstruction which earthquake friendly.
The definition of a core house is a small building; measuring 21 m2 which is well constructed, so it can be used as a shelter and provides better protection when earthquakes strike. It is called "core" because this building can be developed further when the owner of the house has more fund.
So far, the local residents were not familiar with the principles of making a sturdy building. For example, they used sand mixed with mud. They also did not use iron to strengthen of the building. For this reason, DKP invite Alfian, a technical expert of house construction who served in CRWRC Aceh and Padang. He has the experience and knowledge in constucting earthquake friendly buildings. Alfian's was to provide training and technical assistance to the supervisors of buildings and the masons on this project site.
The first phase of physical construction has been started on Monday, [March 1, 2010] by building a sample house [mock-up house]. This mock-up house was built on the land owned by Mrs. Opon, a widow who does not have a job. Her children provide her daily needed. In the process of building this sample house, Alfian provided direct guidance about the technical method of making an earthquake friendly house. Starting from the way of making foundation, installation of the iron, composition of cement and sand mixture, etc.
The residents who became the beneficiaries of this project were those who have heavily or totally damaged houses. According to the categories established by the government of Cijulang village, there are 36 houses in the village which were eligible to receive assistance in the hamlet of Cikole Wetan.
The impact of this activity has started to appear. For Cijulang Cikole village, the project raised a new awareness about the existence of Christians. The presence of the church or the Christian belivers in this project has opened up a new relationship that has a friendship and peace impression, which could reduce the suspicion and hatred among them.
Verbatim:
'It is good. The house walls use iron frameworks. The roofs use good tiles. "
'I am so pleased receiving this house. They used good materials to build my house. "
Compared with the old house?
This house is much better than my old house. This building uses iron framework. While my old house did not use any. This new house is very sturdy.
We thank God that the house construction runs smoothly. The community gives full support to this project. We are grateful to the DKP who cares about our community. Hopefully, this can be a bond of brotherhood with our community.
What benefits do the communities obtain from this project?
We regenerate the spirit of mutual cooperation in this village. The aid in the form of house gives a great support to our community.
What are your expectations?
We want this cooperation be continued and it became the eternal bond of fraternity.
I have been displaced for eight months. We thank God that there is a humanitarian aid. We thank to the humanitarian team and a local committee. I show my gratitude to God, may He repay the generosity of all parties involved.
I feel very happy. After the first earthquake, I was confused what to do. Now I got a nice house like this. I feel very happy. [endtext]
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